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Residents of Massachusetts Call for Restrictions on Semi-Truck Traffic
Driving is an inherently dangerous activity, but many people are not fully aware of the risks associated with being behind a wheel. Large semis and tankers are just one of these risks, especially since smaller cars are usually crippled in trucking accidents.
December 04, 2011 /Law and Legal PR News/ -- Residents of Massachusetts Call for Restrictions on Semi-Truck Traffic
Most people don't think about it, but driving is extremely dangerous. Americans get into their vehicles daily and engage in an extremely unsafe activity, but many of us are not consciously aware of any risk.
Among the many dangers are slippery roads, distracted drivers, construction projects that produce obstacles, as well as drunk drivers who are responsible for thousands of deaths each year. Recently, however, there has been one major concern that has received significant attention in Massachusetts -- the dangers of large tanker trucks on the road.
North Shore Tanker Crash Sounds the Alarm
The Boston Herald reports that a semi-truck recently caused significant damage when it tipped over, resulting in the death of several people. The tanker was transporting fuel from one of the local fuel facilities before it ran into trouble on a North Shore road. There have been approximately five similar accidents on the same stretch of road in the past few years, and this most recent accident finally triggered the public to demand legislative changes to restrict truck traffic.
Local business owners have been some of the most outspoken proponents of legislative action. An owner of a small company along the North Shore road told the Boston Herald that there should be a single lane reserved for large trucks, and that they should be limited to 35 miles per hour. Considering the top-heaviness of semis and tankers, a reduced speed limit for these vehicles is one of many items being considered.
Even with strong support, however, the legislature is requesting a deeper investigation to discover the true causes of trucking accidents. For example, state Sen. Thomas McGee, as reported in the Boston Herald, asserts that such accidents could be caused by lack of sleep, distractions at the wheel, speed or many others factors. If a semi crashed due to its driver's sleep deprivation, then a speed limit reduction would solve little.
Impact of Trucking Accidents
The U.S. Department of Transportation provides that one in every eight traffic fatalities involves a large truck, and that 98 percent of deaths occur to people in passenger vehicles. Considering the DOT expects trucking revenues to nearly double by 2015, creating significantly more truck traffic, the Massachusetts legislature must address this as soon as possible.
Anyone who has been injured in a car or truck accident should speak with an experienced personal injury attorney immediately to discuss their rights and potential claims.
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